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mitt romney made a big statement. sweeping republican primaries in wisconsin, maryland and washington, d.c. knowing he's almost certain to be the gop nominee, romney's looking ahead to the general election, arguing president obama is out of touch. >> it's enough to make you think that years of flying around on air force one, surrounded by an adoring staff of true believers, telling you you're great and doing a great job, it's a enough to make you think you'd become a little out of touch. >> reporter: the obama campaign is ready to take on the fight with romney, taking him on in a television ad. >> attacking higher mileage standards and renewables. >> reporter: even the president himself is himself is throwing punches. >> i can't remember a time when the choice between competing visions of our future has been so unambiguously clear. >> reporter: romney's main gop rival, rick santorum, vows to stay in the race. but pressure could build for him to drop out. romney's three-state victory yesterday came thanks to help from
mitt romney made a big statement. sweeping republican primaries in wisconsin, maryland and washington, d.c. knowing he's almost certain to be the gop nominee, romney's looking ahead to the general election, arguing president obama is out of touch. >> it's enough to make you think that years of flying around on air force one, surrounded by an adoring staff of true believers, telling you you're great and doing a great job, it's a enough to make you think you'd become a little out of touch....
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that will benefit romney. now, paula, romney doesn't have to finish first in south carolina. he needs to finish second or third and do well. but, paula, if he were to win south carolina, it could be a knockout blow. >> he's still waiting for that moment to become the convincing front-runner in all of this. big days ahead. >> tahman bradley in washington. thanks for getting up with us this morning. all the new twists and turns should make for an exciting debate this saturday night, moderated by diane sawyer and george stephanopoulos. it's right here on abc at 9:00 eastern, 6:00 pacific. don't miss it. >>> and president obama goes to the pentagon today to unveil a new national defense strategy. reports say the new strategy will scale back the pentagon's longstanding goal of being ready to fight two wars at the same time. the army will be cut to 490,000a soldiers over the decade. but the navy will maintain its 11 aircraft carriers. all the moves reflects some massive defense spending cuts which could rise into the hundreds of billions of dollars. >>> and this coming sunday marks
that will benefit romney. now, paula, romney doesn't have to finish first in south carolina. he needs to finish second or third and do well. but, paula, if he were to win south carolina, it could be a knockout blow. >> he's still waiting for that moment to become the convincing front-runner in all of this. big days ahead. >> tahman bradley in washington. thanks for getting up with us this morning. all the new twists and turns should make for an exciting debate this saturday night,...
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you heard romney speak of there. you heard the president said in romney's words in over his head. the campaign adviser said they're not concerned about the video they're trying to persuade those voters, diane, by concentrating on what they say matters most, the economy. >> this was a big day. thank you, david. as you said, all day long, we've heard from republican fire brands as well as democrats grappling with what the governor said about 47% of potential voters. abc's jake tapper and jon karl bring us two perspectives on this seismic day. jon karl, we begin with you, tell us about the republican reaction. what the governor said about all of those voters. >> and, diane, there's also the 47%. who are those people. you know, for the most part, these are people with jobs. more than half of them work, but they make less than $50,000 a year. about a quarter of them are senior citizens who just don't pay taxes on their social security benefits. diane, only 15% of those who don't pay federal income tax are people who don't work and are on welfare unemployment. the kicker, diane, is that
you heard romney speak of there. you heard the president said in romney's words in over his head. the campaign adviser said they're not concerned about the video they're trying to persuade those voters, diane, by concentrating on what they say matters most, the economy. >> this was a big day. thank you, david. as you said, all day long, we've heard from republican fire brands as well as democrats grappling with what the governor said about 47% of potential voters. abc's jake tapper and...
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romney is spending a lot of time to debate president obama. first time in denver. romney may be trying to manage expectations and he says the president is a strong debator. >> i think the challenge i'll have in the debate is that the president tends, how shall i say it, say things that are not true. >> it's been another week of attacks in the middle east but romney is talking what they wanted to talk about, jobs and the economy. >> kristen: in pleasant hill, classes are in session as usual after a high-speed chase ended with a shot scene. it started as a traffic stop last night. police chased the two men on 680 and ended in pleasant hill where the suspects truck crashed at an elementary school. they smashed into metal barriers and one suspect made a gesture that made officers think he had a gun. the officers fired but nobody no one was hit. they took both suspects into custody and say they fined drugs in the truck. >> new this morning, a second person has contracted the west nile virus in contra costa county. fogging trucks sprayed in parts of the area. county heal
romney is spending a lot of time to debate president obama. first time in denver. romney may be trying to manage expectations and he says the president is a strong debator. >> i think the challenge i'll have in the debate is that the president tends, how shall i say it, say things that are not true. >> it's been another week of attacks in the middle east but romney is talking what they wanted to talk about, jobs and the economy. >> kristen: in pleasant hill, classes are in...
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romney has refused to say which one, leaving him open to attack. >> today, mitt romney will launch an attack of his own, delivering a foreign policy speech slamming president obama's middle east policy. rock and paula. >> all right, tahman bradley, live in washington this monday morning. thank you, tahman. >>> and of course, the main event this week is thursday's vice presidential debate, abc's live coverage begins at 9:00 eastern, 6:00 pacific. >>> and politics overseas now, it is another victory for venezuela venezuelian president hugo chavez. chavez although is battling cancer received 54% of the vote, leaving his supporters to celebrate right there in the streets. voter turnout was more than 80%. that's the highest in decades and the election was largely peaceful. >>> the origin of a drone that crossed into israeli territory over the weekend is mystery this morning. israeli military shot down the unmanned aircraft in a remote area to avoid civilian casualties. now israeli officials don't believe it took off from palestinian territory but it has focused on hezbollah which released
romney has refused to say which one, leaving him open to attack. >> today, mitt romney will launch an attack of his own, delivering a foreign policy speech slamming president obama's middle east policy. rock and paula. >> all right, tahman bradley, live in washington this monday morning. thank you, tahman. >>> and of course, the main event this week is thursday's vice presidential debate, abc's live coverage begins at 9:00 eastern, 6:00 pacific. >>> and politics...
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>> reporter: romney has a problem with trust? >> i believe he does. i don't believe ron paul does. >> reporter: at every convention like every family gathering who gets to sit where depends on who's in favor. who gets the best seats in the house. usually the candidate's home state. with romney, which one is that, well, massachusetts right in front. but the best seat in the house -- michigan. and so it was there, right out front, in the massachusetts space that we found the most enthusiastic mitt romney supporter we've ever met. what would you tell people who are on the fence who don't know romney? what's the best thing about him? >> this guy is the midas, the king midas of family life. everything that he touches turns to gold. >> reporter: now romney has to reach out and touch the many branches of the republican family. they want that to come together, but they have a little work to do yet. ♪ >> so the plan by thursday night is that they will all be singing the same tune on key, and heading into the general election where they will be pumped, no que
>> reporter: romney has a problem with trust? >> i believe he does. i don't believe ron paul does. >> reporter: at every convention like every family gathering who gets to sit where depends on who's in favor. who gets the best seats in the house. usually the candidate's home state. with romney, which one is that, well, massachusetts right in front. but the best seat in the house -- michigan. and so it was there, right out front, in the massachusetts space that we found the...
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he has had a few zingers on romney. romney is cardboard and very flat. >> others critique the moderator for limiting the banter. >> they both looked uncomfortable. it looked like he was not allowing either to debate. >> but there was a different take on the debate across the bay in walnut creek where the gop supporters convened. >> romney came out much stronger than obama figured he would. >> as the debate progressed, the mixed personality and his innate ability to have people trust in him came forward. >> mitt romney had the facts. obama was without the facts. >> quite frankly obama looked like he was flownderring. floppedderring. he -- flownderring. he didn't know what to say. >> that was one of the best debate performances in a generation. >> of course there is no way to really score tonight. it is all a matter of personal politics. reporting live in san francisco, leslie brinkley, abc7 news. >> thanks, leslie. and if you missed the debate you can still see it by going to abc7news.com. we have a link for you on the f
he has had a few zingers on romney. romney is cardboard and very flat. >> others critique the moderator for limiting the banter. >> they both looked uncomfortable. it looked like he was not allowing either to debate. >> but there was a different take on the debate across the bay in walnut creek where the gop supporters convened. >> romney came out much stronger than obama figured he would. >> as the debate progressed, the mixed personality and his innate ability to...
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last night, marco rubio announced his support for romney. >>> joe biden sharpened his attacks on romney. he says romney is consistently wrong. the vice president who is known for his verbal gaffes created a stir later when he mistakenly thanked dr. pepper instead of a college president named dr. paper. maybe he was thirsty. dr pepper is good. >>> it will be a sunny day in vegas for the obamas. snow in the see area nevada, cascades cascades, and northern rockies. pouring rain from northern california up to seattle. hail and gusty winds around omaha, kansas city, and topeka. showers in minnesota, the dakotas. scattered thunderstorms from san antonio to new orleans. flurries in northern new england. >> 51 in boston. 59 here in new york. 80 side from atlanta to dallas. 55 in chicago. 60 in minneapolis. phoenix, 84. sacramento, 68. >>> a rosy outlook for job seekers. why hiring could soon pick up. >>> and a question looming over the famed augusta national golf club. will it be forced to welcome its first ever female member? >>> and later in "the pulse" ron burgundy's return. m m m m m m m m
last night, marco rubio announced his support for romney. >>> joe biden sharpened his attacks on romney. he says romney is consistently wrong. the vice president who is known for his verbal gaffes created a stir later when he mistakenly thanked dr. pepper instead of a college president named dr. paper. maybe he was thirsty. dr pepper is good. >>> it will be a sunny day in vegas for the obamas. snow in the see area nevada, cascades cascades, and northern rockies. pouring rain...
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he has had a few zingers on romney. romney is cardboard and very flat. >> others critique the moderator for limiting the banter. >> they both looked uncomfortable. it looked like he was not allowing either to debate. >> but there was a different take on the debate across the bay in walnut creek where the gop supporters convened. >> romney came out much stronger than obama figured he would. >> as the debate progressed, the mixed personality and his innate ability to have people trust in him came forward. >> mitt romney had the facts. obama was without the facts. >> quite frankly obama looked like he was flownderring. floppedderring. he -- flownderring. he didn't know what to say. >> that was one of the best debate performances in a generation. >> of course there is no way to really score tonight. it is all a matter of personal politics. reporting live in san francisco, leslie brinkley, abc7 news. >> thanks, leslie. and if you missed the debate you can still see it by going to abc7news.com. we have a link for you on the f
he has had a few zingers on romney. romney is cardboard and very flat. >> others critique the moderator for limiting the banter. >> they both looked uncomfortable. it looked like he was not allowing either to debate. >> but there was a different take on the debate across the bay in walnut creek where the gop supporters convened. >> romney came out much stronger than obama figured he would. >> as the debate progressed, the mixed personality and his innate ability to...
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to romney. >> i'm steady. i'm solid. i'm not going to go out and do things that you're going to worry about. >> reporter: r for his care for his career as an investor. >> i find it kind of strange on a stage like this with republicans having to explain how these firms create jobs. >> reporter: mitt romney was asked if he would release several years of tax returns. he said maybe. the crowd booed. >> newt is having a surge. in some polls, as close as seven points. what can mitt romney do to slow newt down? >> reporter: well, the romney campaign is worried about gingrich. they're going after newt gingrich's claims of him creating jobs back in the '90s. as the speaker of the house. he's also slamming him on the closeness to ronald reagan. he said he read the reagan diaries, and he only saw one mention of newt gingrich. >>> well, president obama is also running hard. yesterday, he appeared at four, high-rolling fundraisers in new york city. at one of them, he focused on the serious matter of foreign policy, saying the u.s. is
to romney. >> i'm steady. i'm solid. i'm not going to go out and do things that you're going to worry about. >> reporter: r for his care for his career as an investor. >> i find it kind of strange on a stage like this with republicans having to explain how these firms create jobs. >> reporter: mitt romney was asked if he would release several years of tax returns. he said maybe. the crowd booed. >> newt is having a surge. in some polls, as close as seven points....
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romney has been spending more time fundraising than stumping. next week three day bus tour battleground ohio. karen travers, abc news, washington. >>> mitt romney will be returning to the bay area for a fundraising visit tomorrow. private $50,000 per person event set to take place at strawberry hill estate in hillsborough, no reporters invited. >>> still ahead, message of inspiration from robin roberts. what she is telling all of her viewers as she undergoes a bone marrow transplant today. >> the multi-million dollar verdict awarded to a man after he became sick after eating popcorn. >>> a company has been slapped with a 500 million dollar fine for forcing consumers to pay more for apple to dell products. a judge in san francisco has just sentenced the company and two former top executives for price fixing which cue say force americans to pay billions more than they should have. this is from the company's corporate video. the company is supposed to be making for the ipad minis. now they are slapped with this fine. the department of justice wante
romney has been spending more time fundraising than stumping. next week three day bus tour battleground ohio. karen travers, abc news, washington. >>> mitt romney will be returning to the bay area for a fundraising visit tomorrow. private $50,000 per person event set to take place at strawberry hill estate in hillsborough, no reporters invited. >>> still ahead, message of inspiration from robin roberts. what she is telling all of her viewers as she undergoes a bone marrow...
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will romney's choice help or hurt romney's chances. beginning with our political correspondent jon karl in virginia tonight. jon? >> reporter: david, that bus tour started here in virginia. one of those make or break states. the romney campaign believes that with paul ryan now onboard, this is a brand-new race. ♪ mitt romney went bold and got a little carried away in the moment. >> join me in welcoming the next president of the united states paul ryan -- >> reporter: what was that? >> the next president of the united states -- >> reporter: not long after ryan took the stage -- >> every now and then, i'm known to make a mistake. [ laughter ] i did not make a mistake with this guy. but i can tell you this, he's going to be the next vice president of the united states. >> reporter: a conservative, a electrifying choice. it puts the slumping economy and skyrocketing deficits front and center. >> i hear some people say that this is just the new normal. [ boos ] higher unemployment. declining incomes and crushing debt is not a new normal.
will romney's choice help or hurt romney's chances. beginning with our political correspondent jon karl in virginia tonight. jon? >> reporter: david, that bus tour started here in virginia. one of those make or break states. the romney campaign believes that with paul ryan now onboard, this is a brand-new race. ♪ mitt romney went bold and got a little carried away in the moment. >> join me in welcoming the next president of the united states paul ryan -- >> reporter: what...
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was governor romney rattled? and i was told today, no. but would they have liked to have won some of those states? the answer, yes. but they point out that senator mccain, though, lost more than a dozen states on his way to the nomination. a long fight ahead. but tonight, there is someone else who has been given the brand-new fuel. today, a group prayer in texas, after rick santorum's sweep. supporters hopeful that santorum's moment in the spotlight, after winning colorado, minnesota and missouri, will last. santorum pointing out that this time he wasn't wildly outspent. >> tonight, we had an opportunity to see what a campaign looks like, where one candidate isn't outspent five to one, by negative ads. >> reporter: but it also reveals the scope of mitt romney's losses. four years ago, he clearly won two of those three states. the governor then. >> thank you. >> reporter: fast-forward to now. >> this was a good night for rick santorum. >> reporter: and when you dig into romney's numbers last night, political observers say you also see some
was governor romney rattled? and i was told today, no. but would they have liked to have won some of those states? the answer, yes. but they point out that senator mccain, though, lost more than a dozen states on his way to the nomination. a long fight ahead. but tonight, there is someone else who has been given the brand-new fuel. today, a group prayer in texas, after rick santorum's sweep. supporters hopeful that santorum's moment in the spotlight, after winning colorado, minnesota and...
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what about the romney side? >> the mirror image. they are trying to make the exact same argument of obama, that he's the one who is out of touch, because he believes that his propose ales have actually helped the country, help bring the economy back. >> it enough to make you think that years of air force one, surrounded by an adoring staff of true believers, telling you it's great, you are doing a great job, it's enough to make you think that you are becoming a little out of touch with that. and that's what happened. >> it takes you back to the big issue in the campaign, and that is the economy. the bottom line, mitt romney has to convince voters that they have slowed down the recovery. and bottom line, president obama has to say that what mitt romney wants to do will make things much worse for anyone. >> they have signaled the game and it's game on. >> absolutely. >> great to see you, george, thanks so much. >>> now to your money. if you were watching the markets today, you know it was a rough day on wall street. the dow closing do
what about the romney side? >> the mirror image. they are trying to make the exact same argument of obama, that he's the one who is out of touch, because he believes that his propose ales have actually helped the country, help bring the economy back. >> it enough to make you think that years of air force one, surrounded by an adoring staff of true believers, telling you it's great, you are doing a great job, it's enough to make you think that you are becoming a little out of touch...
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>> romney outspending santorum 5 to 1 in hiohio. his opponents have to feel good that maybe this is a moral victory, right? >> reporter: absolutely. when you look at that margin, outspending his rifles 5 to 1, romney won 6 of the 10 states, that means he still lost four. you look at that razor thin margin here in ohio, the rivals say this is a guy that cannot excite republican voters. they think there's a passion out there they can still capture. >> all right, scott, live ohio. in ohio. thanks for that report. >>> another major political story from ohio. long-time congressman dennis kucinich will not be headed back to capitol hill. >> the win over that race faces a high-profile battle in the general election, she faces joe the plumber. >>> sarah palin weighed in on election 2012 and the soup tuesday results. she said she voted for newt gingrich in the alaska primary. will she run for president in 2016? >> i don't discount any idea or plan that -- at this point is not in my control. anything's possible. >> you can see the 2008 electi
>> romney outspending santorum 5 to 1 in hiohio. his opponents have to feel good that maybe this is a moral victory, right? >> reporter: absolutely. when you look at that margin, outspending his rifles 5 to 1, romney won 6 of the 10 states, that means he still lost four. you look at that razor thin margin here in ohio, the rivals say this is a guy that cannot excite republican voters. they think there's a passion out there they can still capture. >> all right, scott, live...
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. >> to mitt romney wrap up the domination with a win tomorrow? the front-runner facing angry protesters just hours after the back-to-back debates. >>> gabby's pledge, leaving tucson and say the pledge of allegiance after the city marks one year of mourning. gabrielle giffords' uplifting moment. >>> and denver celebrates tebow time as the broncos' golden boy gets a huge overtime win. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm paula faris. >> and i'm rob nelson. we'll get to the battle for new hampshire just a second. but first, the story's breaking right now. iran has sentenced an american man to death after convicting him of spying for the cia. >>> amir hekmani was just visiting his grand mother when iranian forces arrested him. >> this becomes a day after iran announced it had begun enriching uranium. and the west is ready to impose stiffer sanctions. >>> also a huge carbon monoxide leak overnight sending 40 people from the u.s. merchant marine academy to the hospital. the school is located just outside of kings point, new york, a spokeswoman said no one i
. >> to mitt romney wrap up the domination with a win tomorrow? the front-runner facing angry protesters just hours after the back-to-back debates. >>> gabby's pledge, leaving tucson and say the pledge of allegiance after the city marks one year of mourning. gabrielle giffords' uplifting moment. >>> and denver celebrates tebow time as the broncos' golden boy gets a huge overtime win. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm paula faris. >> and i'm rob nelson. we'll...
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this week. >> a huge opportunity for mitt romney. he could take this race in the states that he's losing right now and change the dynamic of this race just by standing on stage and performing well. >> so much riding on it. this first debate, viewers, anywhere between 50 million, 60 million viewers are the estimates. this year more important than ever the early voting that's taking place. >> early voting has taken place in key states like iowa right now and voters willing watching now, and voters are going to be wanting this. they're already voting, and the best thing about this debate for these guys, it's the first authentic moment in a while where voters want to tune in and pay attention. it's not a television ad, it's not a convention but a real authentic moment they really take cues from. >> it's something to think about. by election day a third of american voters might have already gone to the poll. >> campaigns used to have to plan toward one election day and now they can plan toward 30 or 35 election days, and that's why this d
this week. >> a huge opportunity for mitt romney. he could take this race in the states that he's losing right now and change the dynamic of this race just by standing on stage and performing well. >> so much riding on it. this first debate, viewers, anywhere between 50 million, 60 million viewers are the estimates. this year more important than ever the early voting that's taking place. >> early voting has taken place in key states like iowa right now and voters willing...
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romney is ready for this to be over. the country is ready for the primary to be over as you can tell by the white house's new ad. the president now saying it's going to be romney. let's finally get down to the phase of this where it's mano-e-mano. you heard santorum saying it's only halftime and he's gearing up for a big win in pennsylvania and possibly texas. >> i think it's the two-minute warning in the fourth. >> probably the better analogy. >> still 19 contests left. a huge swing where just last month in march, romney lost to very conservative voters. last night he won them. definitely seems to be winning over the conservative base. >> end game is here. five more contests coming up april 24th. that will be the next big day. so the end is in sight. >>> shifting gears now, a federal appeals court judge is taking offense with president obama's warning to the supreme court earlier this week. as justices, of course, consider overturning his health care reform law. that judge, jerry smith, actually referred to the affordab
romney is ready for this to be over. the country is ready for the primary to be over as you can tell by the white house's new ad. the president now saying it's going to be romney. let's finally get down to the phase of this where it's mano-e-mano. you heard santorum saying it's only halftime and he's gearing up for a big win in pennsylvania and possibly texas. >> i think it's the two-minute warning in the fourth. >> probably the better analogy. >> still 19 contests left. a...
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mitt romney went there today. there is more on the reference to birth certificates on a campaign trail. >> mitt romney supposed to be talking about the economy and his michigan roots but tonight he's defending a comment saying no one is asking to see his birth certificate. some thought it's a swipe against president obama. mitt romney says that not the case. mitt romney and paul ryan focused on building momentum. at a rally romney played up michigan roots. >> now, it teals like coming home. >> and this is what they went on to say that drew the most decision. >> they no one is asking to see my birth certificate. they know this is the place we were born and raised. >> the romney campaign denied you that that but an obama spokesman saying governor romney embraced the most strident voice in the inside of standing up to them. this is as romney prepares to accept a nomination. >> we'll be having a convention in tampa, florida i'm told the weather may be iffy there. >> the rev yens to tropical storm isaac officials say s
mitt romney went there today. there is more on the reference to birth certificates on a campaign trail. >> mitt romney supposed to be talking about the economy and his michigan roots but tonight he's defending a comment saying no one is asking to see his birth certificate. some thought it's a swipe against president obama. mitt romney says that not the case. mitt romney and paul ryan focused on building momentum. at a rally romney played up michigan roots. >> now, it teals like...
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president clinton has unique insights into what romney is going through. he, too, faced a bruising battle back in 1992. he spoke to jake tapper. >> mr. romney has a different challenge than i did. mine was one long character attack. the problem that -- that governor romney has is his character attack was, you don't really know what he believes. he did this, he says that. >> you can see much more of jake's interview with president clinton coming up on "good morning america." >>> as shelling kills more syrians, the u.s. and dozens of other countries have announced major funding for opposition groups. arab nations will give rebel fighters $100 million. secretary of state hillary clinton pledged an additional $12 million in u.s. aid. she agreed to send communications equipment to help the rebels. >>> new satellite images of a north korean rocket launch site appear to show preparations are being stepped up for a long-range missile launch. north korea said the launch would be sometime between april 12th and 16 tot study the country's crops and natural resources.
president clinton has unique insights into what romney is going through. he, too, faced a bruising battle back in 1992. he spoke to jake tapper. >> mr. romney has a different challenge than i did. mine was one long character attack. the problem that -- that governor romney has is his character attack was, you don't really know what he believes. he did this, he says that. >> you can see much more of jake's interview with president clinton coming up on "good morning...
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>> my wife's. >> reporter: ann romney, of course, up first. tomorrow night, the first night of the convention, the campaign is counting on her star power play ought in prime time, particularly among women that she can convince voters that her husband cares about their needs. and that's there is a personal side of him. >> when he is around the house, he's a great help. >> reporter: she'll talk about mitt, the husband, the father, the grandfather. a story they need to tell. in a new abc news poll, 58% registered voters feel mitt romney would do better to favor the wealthy than the middle class and president obama leading 61% when come to be seen as more friendly, more likable. as for governor romney's speech thursday night, he gave a thumbs up for his practice run. but his campaign aware of the uncertainty that surrounded isaac. the governor, meanwhile, hinting don't expect a personality makeover, when asked what he makes of some voters are not liking him -- >> you know, all i can do is be who i am. you know that popeye line "i am what i am and
>> my wife's. >> reporter: ann romney, of course, up first. tomorrow night, the first night of the convention, the campaign is counting on her star power play ought in prime time, particularly among women that she can convince voters that her husband cares about their needs. and that's there is a personal side of him. >> when he is around the house, he's a great help. >> reporter: she'll talk about mitt, the husband, the father, the grandfather. a story they need to...
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in order to vote for him because this election will not be a referendum on mitt romney. it will be a referendum of president obama and the economy. >> it's another kick in the gut to middle class families. the president's policies have not been successful. >> reporter: while voters don't need to fall in love with mitt romney. they need to like him. or at least not dislike him. there's fresh evidence that democratic attacks are starting to get traction. there are new calls this weekend by republicans for a stronger pushback from mitt romney on some of these attacks. they say they want to see a more active and strong response from mitt romney any time that democrats try to define him. back to you, paula and rob. >>> three boys who were seeking relief from the heat have drowned in a creek on maryland's eastern shore. the victims were two 12-year-old cousins and an 8-year-old friend. they were last seen playing basketball in the parking lot of a church on saturday. >>> and two families in indianapolis are in trouble for leaving their children this cars in triple-difficult he
in order to vote for him because this election will not be a referendum on mitt romney. it will be a referendum of president obama and the economy. >> it's another kick in the gut to middle class families. the president's policies have not been successful. >> reporter: while voters don't need to fall in love with mitt romney. they need to like him. or at least not dislike him. there's fresh evidence that democratic attacks are starting to get traction. there are new calls this...
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with mitt romney's lock on the top spot, it's an all-out fo for second place. with the front-runner facing new criticism. did he really say he liked being able to fire people? >>> winter's wret texas style. ripping apart building, suspected tornadoes. >>> another title. tuscaloosa. the alabama crimson tide take the title. shutting out lsu in the big championship game. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm paula faris. >> and i'm rob nelson. today's new hampshire horse race is all about second place. >> the nation's first primary starting with voting just after midnig midnight. >> t.j. winick is with us. good morning, t.j. >> reporter: rob and paula, good morning. it's primary day here in new hampshire. as you said, the only surprise might be who finishes second to mitt romney. the votes are in in dicksville notch. the tiny vil lauj renowned for casting the first ballots. jon huntsman and mitt romney tied. >> reporter: the former massachusetts governor leads in one poll here by 24 points. yesterday, made one of the biggest slips. >> i like being able to fire people th
with mitt romney's lock on the top spot, it's an all-out fo for second place. with the front-runner facing new criticism. did he really say he liked being able to fire people? >>> winter's wret texas style. ripping apart building, suspected tornadoes. >>> another title. tuscaloosa. the alabama crimson tide take the title. shutting out lsu in the big championship game. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm paula faris. >> and i'm rob nelson. today's new hampshire horse...
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ahead by 16 percentage points over romney. diane sawyer talked to romney about the perception that he's out of touch with ordinary americans, especially when it comes to his wealth. and his apparent reluctance to disclose his tax returns. >> if you have nothing to hide, why not release 12 years? >> the president is trying to do everything possible to divert the attention from his record as president. he wants to get the details on each year. i'm not going to get into that. >> another issue romney isn't getting into just yet, his choice for a running mat he wants to avoid the fallout john mccain faced in 2008, when he chose the high-impact but inexperienced sarah palin. >>> thousands gathered on the virginia tech campus last night to remember those killed on an on-compass massacre. 32 people and the gunman died that day. it was the deadliest mass shooting in mott earn history. >>> and it's time, now, for the weather across the nation. cooling down in the northeast. but still above normal. strong thunderstorms, with hail, gusty
ahead by 16 percentage points over romney. diane sawyer talked to romney about the perception that he's out of touch with ordinary americans, especially when it comes to his wealth. and his apparent reluctance to disclose his tax returns. >> if you have nothing to hide, why not release 12 years? >> the president is trying to do everything possible to divert the attention from his record as president. he wants to get the details on each year. i'm not going to get into that. >>...
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a source there saying romney was clearly moved, mrs. romney crying as they stood before the team. sources telling me campaign manager matt rhoades telling the governor and his wife, "we would rather lose with you than win with anyone else." in the days after defeat, a source close to mrs. romney said she described the moment she walked onto that stage as surreal. saying mrs. romney wondered to herself, "are we really conceding?" it was mrs. romney that remained most optimistic as returns starting pouring in, playing with her grandchildren election night. in the hours after the concession speech, mitt romney offering praise for his top advisers and his body man, garrett jackson. jackson often capturing and tweeting images of the governor during private moments. among them, a smiling romney backstage watching his wife address millions of americans from the republican national convention. and this weekend, romney sending a note to supporters, "this was more than just a campaign. this was a national movement," he wrote. he did not specifically reference his loss to the president, writ
a source there saying romney was clearly moved, mrs. romney crying as they stood before the team. sources telling me campaign manager matt rhoades telling the governor and his wife, "we would rather lose with you than win with anyone else." in the days after defeat, a source close to mrs. romney said she described the moment she walked onto that stage as surreal. saying mrs. romney wondered to herself, "are we really conceding?" it was mrs. romney that remained most...
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yet one of romney's weak points is that he can't seem to win over women. so he'll likely be calling on one of his most visible female supporters, south carolina's governor, nikki haley. the tough yet glamorous darling of the tea party and tonight's "nightline" interview. >> reporter: nikki haley was thrust into the national spotlight when the tea party's most visible champions, sarah palin, came to the steps of the south carolina staishouse to endorse her bid for governor in 2010. >> she has the conservative values that make her a strong defender of all of our values including the second amendment. >> reporter: we took a walk on the same steps friday. while palin boasts of being a soccer mom, hailey boasts of how fierce she can be in high heels. >> reporter: those are pretty high. when you kick it's got to hurt. >> no one can come into the office without read being this first. >> reporter: the sign on her door announces her philosophy -- "can't is not an option," also the title of her new book. >> when you walk into this office, don't come to me and give m
yet one of romney's weak points is that he can't seem to win over women. so he'll likely be calling on one of his most visible female supporters, south carolina's governor, nikki haley. the tough yet glamorous darling of the tea party and tonight's "nightline" interview. >> reporter: nikki haley was thrust into the national spotlight when the tea party's most visible champions, sarah palin, came to the steps of the south carolina staishouse to endorse her bid for governor in...
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now, it's romney/ryan, or is it ryan/romney? either way, their theory's been tested. it fails. our economy fails. the middle class paid the price. your family paid the price. mitt romney just doesn't get it. but barack obama gets it. he understands that when we invest in people, we're investing in our shared prosperity. and when we neglect that responsibility, we risk our promise as a nation. just a few years ago, families that had never asked for anything found themselves at risk of losing everything. and the dream my grandmother held that work would be rewarded, that the middle class would be there, if not for her, then her children, that dream was being crushed. but then president obama took office, and she took action. when detroit was in trouble, president obama saved the auto industry, and saved a million jobs. seven presidents before him, republicans and democrats, tried to expand health care to all americans. president obama got it done. he made an historic investment to lift our nation's public schools and expanded pell grants so that more young people can afford colle
now, it's romney/ryan, or is it ryan/romney? either way, their theory's been tested. it fails. our economy fails. the middle class paid the price. your family paid the price. mitt romney just doesn't get it. but barack obama gets it. he understands that when we invest in people, we're investing in our shared prosperity. and when we neglect that responsibility, we risk our promise as a nation. just a few years ago, families that had never asked for anything found themselves at risk of losing...
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as of tonight, mitt romney will be able to celebrate. it will be official, he has nabbed the 1,144 delegates he needs to become the republican nominee. but look at this picture. who was waiting for him on his big day? donald trump looming large on the tarmac in las vegas, where he's giving romney a fund-raiser and laying some political land mines. it's your voice, your vote and abc's david muir is watching it all. ♪ >> reporter: it was supposed to be all about the money tonight, but while raising cash for mitt romney, donald trump is also raising tough questions for the campaign. what to do now as trump again says he doubts the president was born in the u.s. more than a year ago, the president's hawaii birth certificate was released with trump saying this. >> today i'm very proud of myself. our president has finally released a birth certificate. >> reporter: but late today, trump doubling down. >> a lot of people do not think it was an authentic certificate. >> how can you say that? >> you won't report it, wolf, but many people do not
as of tonight, mitt romney will be able to celebrate. it will be official, he has nabbed the 1,144 delegates he needs to become the republican nominee. but look at this picture. who was waiting for him on his big day? donald trump looming large on the tarmac in las vegas, where he's giving romney a fund-raiser and laying some political land mines. it's your voice, your vote and abc's david muir is watching it all. ♪ >> reporter: it was supposed to be all about the money tonight, but...
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or romney? we have answers tonight. >> also, if you ever thought you saw someone cheating at the check outline, see proof tonight. ways they're doing it. how your family is paying for it after 5:00. ededededededededed >>> as you look live now at the skyway, traffic around the bay area when it's this time of the day it's always rough. >> this is particularly bad if you're on the left-hand side of the screen across the bay bridge. slow going out there. >> there is if you're on a look out to get dinner on the table brown rice could be a nice addition to the menu. >> there are several tasty options. >> for joanne and her two children rice is a dinner time tape staple. >> going to have a lot of rice there. >> we buy two, three times per week, they like its smart to choose brown rice over white. it's healthier. it's providing nutrition not found in white rice. >> and consumer reports says you can get those where brown rice, testers evaluated eight, comparing them to a regular rice that takes nearly an
or romney? we have answers tonight. >> also, if you ever thought you saw someone cheating at the check outline, see proof tonight. ways they're doing it. how your family is paying for it after 5:00. ededededededededed >>> as you look live now at the skyway, traffic around the bay area when it's this time of the day it's always rough. >> this is particularly bad if you're on the left-hand side of the screen across the bay bridge. slow going out there. >> there is if...
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but he's not letting up on romney. >> the fact is governor romney as governor was pro abortion, pro gun control, pro tax increase, passed romney care, which is for all practical purposes obama care. >> reporter: there are just two contests remaining in february. the next major battle will be super tuesday, march 6th, when ten different states go to the polls. there are no signs that any candidate is considering dropping out before that big day, which means mitt romney could be facing a rough month ahead with three rivals determined to tear him down. karen travers, abc news, washington. >> and it really was a tough line for mitt romney. he had kind of a very meager. he rally in colorado. not too many folks showed up. kind of a tepid crowd on top of that. and his loss in minnesota, he carried that state back in 2008 and lost tonight. so again, the battle here is for those true conservatives, and santorum seems to have a hold on them. >> well, romney didn't spend a whole lot of time in either three -- or any of those states. he held no public campaign events in missouri since june 2011. on
but he's not letting up on romney. >> the fact is governor romney as governor was pro abortion, pro gun control, pro tax increase, passed romney care, which is for all practical purposes obama care. >> reporter: there are just two contests remaining in february. the next major battle will be super tuesday, march 6th, when ten different states go to the polls. there are no signs that any candidate is considering dropping out before that big day, which means mitt romney could be...
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the latest poll shows romney trailing president obama nationally. it also has romney behind mr. obama among women voters, paula? >> tahman bradley, live in washington, with that marvelous report. thanks, tahman. >> sure. >>> and more political news this morning. texas governor, rick perry, gets a firsthand look today at the heartbreaking tornado damage near dallas. experts say the twister, which touched down in forney, probably had winds of 165 miles per hour. there were several injuries but not one death in all that destruction. officials say residents were quick to heed the early warnings. >>> that same weather system forced a united airlines jet to make an emergency landing when the plane was hit by severe turbulence. ambulances were waiting when the tampa-to-houston flight arrived at its destination. five passengers and two flight attendants, though, were injured. >>> a flight attendant from delta was pulled from a flight after a screener thought the man was acting erratically and not be fit to fly. the airline said there was no security threat and that passengers had not bo
the latest poll shows romney trailing president obama nationally. it also has romney behind mr. obama among women voters, paula? >> tahman bradley, live in washington, with that marvelous report. thanks, tahman. >> sure. >>> and more political news this morning. texas governor, rick perry, gets a firsthand look today at the heartbreaking tornado damage near dallas. experts say the twister, which touched down in forney, probably had winds of 165 miles per hour. there were...
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that's a shot at mitt romney. romney has compromised. rick santorum has not compromised. >> that's a battle going forward. thanes for being here in the middle of the night. >> it's a lot of fun, good to be here. >>> for the other candidates, of course, this is a very big night as well as jake was pointing out. mitt romney, a lot of the questions around him. at the end of the day, a win is a win and david muir has been covering his campaign. >> terry, good evening. a short time ago governor mitt romney came onto the stage with his wife ann, four of his sons, and he thanked his supporters in this crowd. they would have liked to have a decisive victory in iowa this time around but they consider this a victory nonetheless. here's what he said about rick santorum and about the numbers tonight a short time ago. >> congratulations to rick santorum. this has been a great victory for him and his effort. he's worked very hard in iowa. we also feel it's been a great victory for us here. and ron paul as well. ron paul's had a great night. this has b
that's a shot at mitt romney. romney has compromised. rick santorum has not compromised. >> that's a battle going forward. thanes for being here in the middle of the night. >> it's a lot of fun, good to be here. >>> for the other candidates, of course, this is a very big night as well as jake was pointing out. mitt romney, a lot of the questions around him. at the end of the day, a win is a win and david muir has been covering his campaign. >> terry, good evening. a...
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romney tried to back perry in the corner for calling social security a ponzi scheme. but texas governor fought back. >> it has been called a ponzi scheme by many people long before me. >> governor term ponzi scheme is what scared seniors. social security is an essential program. >> you said if people did it in the private sector it would be called criminal. that's in your book. >> yes what i said was -- [applause]. >>reporter: before the debate romney won endorsement of former minnesota governor tim and in g.o.p. polls romney is still behind perry who won endorsement of louisiana governor and founder of the tea party caucus bachmann tries to regain momentum she lost since winning iowa central poll. >> i'm committed to repealing obama care. >>reporter: candidate agreed on the need to get government spending under control. and economy back on track. >> what we need to do is cut the department of education, department of energy, and all these department and get rid of them the. >> people are tired of spending money we don't have on program west don't want. >> you have go
romney tried to back perry in the corner for calling social security a ponzi scheme. but texas governor fought back. >> it has been called a ponzi scheme by many people long before me. >> governor term ponzi scheme is what scared seniors. social security is an essential program. >> you said if people did it in the private sector it would be called criminal. that's in your book. >> yes what i said was -- [applause]. >>reporter: before the debate romney won...
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romney. >> reporter: the romney campaign is launching a bus tour today through several battleground states. paula and rob? >> all right. thanks, tahman, for that. >>> to politics overseas now. and two very closely watched elections coming this weekend. in greece, parties opposed to the terms of that country's financial bailout could take control of the government. and that could mean that greece would leave the euro zone. and that could spread panic among financial markets. >>> and they're also going to the polls in egypt, where the future of that fledgling democracy could be in doubt. that's because the nation's highest court voted to dissolve parliament. it puts more power in the hands of that country's ruling generals. now, the country must choose new lawmakers to begin writing a constitution. >>> the deadly wildfire tearing through northern colorado is forcing more evacuations this morning. the flames have now spread across 80-square miles. so fierce, the governor has signed an executive order banning open burning and private fireworks. 1,200 firefighters are on the ground. but the fir
romney. >> reporter: the romney campaign is launching a bus tour today through several battleground states. paula and rob? >> all right. thanks, tahman, for that. >>> to politics overseas now. and two very closely watched elections coming this weekend. in greece, parties opposed to the terms of that country's financial bailout could take control of the government. and that could mean that greece would leave the euro zone. and that could spread panic among financial markets....
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he and romney were among the down.who held t i had an arm and leg. he was pinned down by the state champion wrestler, the captain of the football team. this was bullying supreme. maxwell says romney was holding the scissors, i saw with my own eyes, it was a hack job. clumps of hair taken off. mitt romney was asked about the account first reported in "the washington post." >> i had no idea what that individual's sexual orientation might be. going back to the 1960s that wasn't something that we all discussed. i don't recall the incident myself but i've seen the reports and not going to argue with that. there's no question but that i did some stupid things when i was in high school and obviously if i hurt anyone by virtue of that, i would be very sorry for >> reporter: meantime, another romney classmate came to romney's defense saying he did not witness the event but had a vague rec legwand of it. >> kind of like when you come to a pool party and someone that they to throw you in. jokingly said, hey, let's go cut his hair. >> that was david muir reporti
he and romney were among the down.who held t i had an arm and leg. he was pinned down by the state champion wrestler, the captain of the football team. this was bullying supreme. maxwell says romney was holding the scissors, i saw with my own eyes, it was a hack job. clumps of hair taken off. mitt romney was asked about the account first reported in "the washington post." >> i had no idea what that individual's sexual orientation might be. going back to the 1960s that wasn't...
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as romney said he's done. paul ryan had to give more than that to the romney campaign but he's not releasing more to the public. >> the people in the building behind you hope to keep the topic on the tax returns. thank you, david. over to you, bianna. >>> the epic fail on wall street. facebook stock tumbling further. some are questioning if the man in the hoodie is to blame. he's maintained radio silence until now. it may be painful. according to multiple sources, those are the first words we have heard from mark zuckerberg since his company's disastrous ipo three months ago. he's under pressure to turn his stock around. one headline is zuckerberg in over his hoodie? >> he's come up in front of the whole company, he said we know this is painful for you. you can talk about this. and we want you to have faith. >> reporter: the pain he referenced, this brute m stock slide. from $38 to the closing price on friday, $19.07. and some see his dress as a sign he's not serious enough. >> he owns so much of this company,
as romney said he's done. paul ryan had to give more than that to the romney campaign but he's not releasing more to the public. >> the people in the building behind you hope to keep the topic on the tax returns. thank you, david. over to you, bianna. >>> the epic fail on wall street. facebook stock tumbling further. some are questioning if the man in the hoodie is to blame. he's maintained radio silence until now. it may be painful. according to multiple sources, those are the...
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whereas romney was afraid to do that. at this point, on social issues the democrats are the ones who are pushing the vote for us. because we share the values. and i think they're right. >> the democrats also on offense on foreign policy and national security issues which is a big switch from past conventions. and take a look at joe biden thursday night. >> it's not worth moving heaven and earth and spending billions of dollars just to catch one person. he was wrong. because if you understood that america's heart had to be healed you would have done exactly what the president did and you would move heaven and earth to hunt him down and to bring him to justice. >> george will, this is a big switch. >> since the righteous convention of 1968 and then the four years later, the nomination of george mcgovern by the democrat party. the democrats have been on defense on the issue of defense. that is, they are perceived as weak. this year it's a complete turnaround. democrats want to talk about foreign policy in part because they'r
whereas romney was afraid to do that. at this point, on social issues the democrats are the ones who are pushing the vote for us. because we share the values. and i think they're right. >> the democrats also on offense on foreign policy and national security issues which is a big switch from past conventions. and take a look at joe biden thursday night. >> it's not worth moving heaven and earth and spending billions of dollars just to catch one person. he was wrong. because if you...
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and mitt romney talks about the economy in a key midwest state. tahman bradley has more on what's on take. good morning, tahman. >> reporter: the president is doing major outreach to women, who are crucial in his re-election hopes. that's why he taped the appearance on "the view," which airs later today. there were some laughs. but the president also discussed serious topics, as well. president obama is trying to lock down key democratic constituencies with his second term. with the women on "the view," and with a gay and lesbian fund-raiser last night in new york. just days after announcing that he believes same-sex couples should be able to marry, the president declined to say whether he will now push for a repeal of the defense of marriage act, the federal law that defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. >> will you personally fight to repeal that act? >> well, look. congress is clearly on notice that i think it's a bad idea. >> reporter: the ladies"the view," also asked about jpmorgan's loss from risky trades. >> since these banks
and mitt romney talks about the economy in a key midwest state. tahman bradley has more on what's on take. good morning, tahman. >> reporter: the president is doing major outreach to women, who are crucial in his re-election hopes. that's why he taped the appearance on "the view," which airs later today. there were some laughs. but the president also discussed serious topics, as well. president obama is trying to lock down key democratic constituencies with his second term. with...
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mitt romney and paul ryan in romney's home state of michigan today. a point romney was trying to drive home with what seemed to be a joke aimed at the president. >> i love being home. ann was born at henry ford hospital, i was born at harper hospital. no one's ever asked to see my birth certificate. they know this is the place that we were born and raised. >> reporter: president obama's hawaii birth certificate, released more than a year ago, after donald trump and others pushed their so-called birther claims. today the obama campaign tweeting immediately. one staffer asking, "mitt romney, embracing birther jokes? absolutely unacceptable for a presidential candidate." but mitt romney later telling cbs news, this was not a swipe against the president. >> not a swipe. i said throughout the campaign and before, there's no question about where he was born. he was born in the u.s. >> reporter: either way, strategists say it is not what romney needed to be talking about on convention eve. >> now opening his mouth and making a joke related to birth certifica
mitt romney and paul ryan in romney's home state of michigan today. a point romney was trying to drive home with what seemed to be a joke aimed at the president. >> i love being home. ann was born at henry ford hospital, i was born at harper hospital. no one's ever asked to see my birth certificate. they know this is the place that we were born and raised. >> reporter: president obama's hawaii birth certificate, released more than a year ago, after donald trump and others pushed...
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and romney has 30 million and supporters have millions more. next big match up in two weeks, in michigan, dan and carolyn that is considered a must-win state for the romney campaign. >> fascinating what's happening just weeks ago. >> right. >> and whitney houston will be laid to rest this weekend. houston private funeral takes place in the same church where the singer got her start. the governor ordered flags be flown at half staff in her honor. >> she belongs in the same category from a musical perspective with folks like frank sinatra and bruce springsteen. she was a cultural icon in this state. >> no public memorial is scheduled at this time. houston was found dead on saturday in the bathtub of a beverly hills hotel room. toxicology results are not expected for several weeks. 2020 will air a special one moment in time, friday night at 9:00 here in abc 7. >> and this is valentine's day, happy valentine's day to you. it's a day we celebrate love and after wrairs of the heart. it's a good time to think about health of your heart so there is a c
and romney has 30 million and supporters have millions more. next big match up in two weeks, in michigan, dan and carolyn that is considered a must-win state for the romney campaign. >> fascinating what's happening just weeks ago. >> right. >> and whitney houston will be laid to rest this weekend. houston private funeral takes place in the same church where the singer got her start. the governor ordered flags be flown at half staff in her honor. >> she belongs in the...
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romney and ryan head to ohio monday for a three-day bus tour. tahman bradley, abc news, washington. >>> federal law that defines marriage as union between man and woman is likely to come before the supreme court before the end of this term that's the opinion of justice ruth bader ginsburg. in a session with students a question came up about the federal defense of marriage act. she smiled and said she couldn't answer because the measure is likely to come before the court this term. federal judge in new york has already declared that law unconstitutional. >>> nfl fined alex smith $15,000 then retracted it, his offense, wearing a san francisco giants cap in a post-game news conference last season. here he is with the cap. the league says players aren't allowed to wear any team logo not affiliated with the nfl in the first 90 minutes after a game. the league rescinded the fine and gave the quarterback a warning. smith says he was just trying to show support for the giants. as we all are. >> usually don't weigh in on those things that was kind of wea
romney and ryan head to ohio monday for a three-day bus tour. tahman bradley, abc news, washington. >>> federal law that defines marriage as union between man and woman is likely to come before the supreme court before the end of this term that's the opinion of justice ruth bader ginsburg. in a session with students a question came up about the federal defense of marriage act. she smiled and said she couldn't answer because the measure is likely to come before the court this term....
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mitt romney's running mate bringing out his own running mate, his 78-year-old mom. will this image help convince seniors his plans for medicare of the right ones? and the unexpected message ahead. >>> the great rescue and now the great debate. the dog left by its owner, the climbers who found her nine days later, carrying her down on their back. the dog's owner tonight pleading to get that dog back. >>> and in hot water the brouhaha over the bathtub. did michael phelps break the rules and what's this talk some of his gold medals could be stripped? >>> good evening. on this saturday night, and we do begin with the growing concerns over the west nile virus across so many states now and we learned late today that the spraying in dallas has now been halted tonight because of the weather and just as we learned of this new delay we're getting a clear picture how concerned the federal authorities. centers for disease control con now reporting 26 deaths so far. nearly 700 confirmed cases. that's more than three times the normal number at this point in the year. i wanted to
mitt romney's running mate bringing out his own running mate, his 78-year-old mom. will this image help convince seniors his plans for medicare of the right ones? and the unexpected message ahead. >>> the great rescue and now the great debate. the dog left by its owner, the climbers who found her nine days later, carrying her down on their back. the dog's owner tonight pleading to get that dog back. >>> and in hot water the brouhaha over the bathtub. did michael phelps break...
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. >>> mitt romney is poised to clinch the republican nomination after tonight's gop primary in texas. the former massachusetts governor is campaigning in the colorado town of craig. he is 58 delegates shy of the 1144 needed to become the nominee the texas primary offers 152 delegates. he will celebrate with donald trump tonight in las vegas. he will be in the bay area tomorrow appear tending a fundraising event. >>> the obama campaign is out with a new ad attacking romney's refusal to stand up against trump and those still pushing false claims that the president wasn't born in the united states. it shows john mccain brushing aside the issue at town hall meetings then asked, why won't mitt romney do the same? as recently as today romney has refused to -- >> many commuters are getting to work using alternate transportation because muni has shutdown two lanes for repairs. the entire n judah and parts of the j church light rail are closed for construction it will continue for the next six days. construction includes replacing mimi tracks. -- replacing muni traction. -- tracks. >>> an inco
. >>> mitt romney is poised to clinch the republican nomination after tonight's gop primary in texas. the former massachusetts governor is campaigning in the colorado town of craig. he is 58 delegates shy of the 1144 needed to become the nominee the texas primary offers 152 delegates. he will celebrate with donald trump tonight in las vegas. he will be in the bay area tomorrow appear tending a fundraising event. >>> the obama campaign is out with a new ad attacking romney's...
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polls show the president and romney now neck and neck, with romney's favoritability rating on the rise. up 14% since february. with economic numbers showing the economy slowing down, the president is trying to convince voters romney's economic plan is the same as the policies that brought the economy to the brink. >> we're not going backwards. we're not going backwards, new york. we intend to go forward. >> reporter: romney continues to argue that president obama's policies are preventing the economy from recovering. >> he's made it harder for our economy to come back and to put people to work. >> reporter: in wisconsin today, a pivotal recall election viewed by many as a barometer of the november match-up between president obama and mitt romney. voters will decide whether to oust republican governor scott walker, who democrats say has attacked organized labor. the democratic candidate in the race, tom barrett, has seen little backing from the democratic party or from president obama. polls of the constant show it's neck and neck. rob and paula? >> and that is only the third gubernator
polls show the president and romney now neck and neck, with romney's favoritability rating on the rise. up 14% since february. with economic numbers showing the economy slowing down, the president is trying to convince voters romney's economic plan is the same as the policies that brought the economy to the brink. >> we're not going backwards. we're not going backwards, new york. we intend to go forward. >> reporter: romney continues to argue that president obama's policies are...
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we know romney signed these filings with the s.e.c., but the romney campaign says this is a moot point, he left to go to the olympics. how big of a hurdle will this be for them? >> mitt romney's work at bain was supposed to be his biggest strength. the obama campaign making it into his biggest weakness. romney says he has done nothing wrong. he is calling on the president to apologize for his attacks, but they are clearly taking a toll. >> you bring up the apologies, the president was asked about this by a local affiliate over the weekend, and here was his response. >> no, we won't be apologizing. and sometimes these games are played during political campaigns. understand what the issue is here. mr. romney claims that he's mr. fix-it for the economy, because of the -- his business experience. and so, i think voters, entirely legitimately, want to know what exactly is that business experience? >> you saw a hint of a smile from the president there. as the campaigns go, it always goes back and forth. but on this particular argument, rick, who is winning here? >> advantage obama. instead o
we know romney signed these filings with the s.e.c., but the romney campaign says this is a moot point, he left to go to the olympics. how big of a hurdle will this be for them? >> mitt romney's work at bain was supposed to be his biggest strength. the obama campaign making it into his biggest weakness. romney says he has done nothing wrong. he is calling on the president to apologize for his attacks, but they are clearly taking a toll. >> you bring up the apologies, the president...
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that is what i see. >> near clearland romney tried to repair the damage, expressing empathy, claiming policies would help get them back to work. >> cutting through words you can look at record. and when you can see policies that have not created the jobs america needs, then, you know it's time to choose a new leader. get a new coach. get america growing again. >> history says it's a must win for romney. >> and a tv you tell to change channels. and those are just some ideas out of a lab in palo alto for your smart phone or tab blet. there is at and t calls it a foundry. but it's producing new apps that tap into today's high speed wireless networks one idea started just six weeks ago. this is to use a tablet to monitor their vitals realtime. there is another promoting driver safety. there is a module rolling out parents to track speed and location from home. and parents can restrict how far their teenager can drive. >> this is studying for a teen-aged driver when there is an area if they were to leave thairnts would receive an alert. >> there is other two in texas and israel. >> most pa
that is what i see. >> near clearland romney tried to repair the damage, expressing empathy, claiming policies would help get them back to work. >> cutting through words you can look at record. and when you can see policies that have not created the jobs america needs, then, you know it's time to choose a new leader. get a new coach. get america growing again. >> history says it's a must win for romney. >> and a tv you tell to change channels. and those are just some...
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today mitt romney is expected to make his case against the front-runner. trump already on the attack tweeting "looks like two-time failed candidate mitt romney is going to be telling republicans how to get elected." just four years ago the two men stood side by side. >> it's my honor, real honor and privilege to endorse mitt romney. >> reporter: and with ben carson the only republican hinting at leaving the race, ted cruz is encouraging the supporters of others to abandon their number one choice. >> if you've been supporting another candidate, we welcome you. >> reporter: cruz arguing he alone can stop a presidential clinton or a president trump. ♪ >> reporter: on the democratic side hillary clinton taking on the air of nominee at a star-studded fund-raiser. >> thank you all so much. >> reporter: while bernie sanders argued it's not settled. >> she's not so inevitable today. >> reporter: and "the washington post" is reporting this morning that the aide to clinton who helped set up her private e-mail server has been granted immunity by the fbi. the campai
today mitt romney is expected to make his case against the front-runner. trump already on the attack tweeting "looks like two-time failed candidate mitt romney is going to be telling republicans how to get elected." just four years ago the two men stood side by side. >> it's my honor, real honor and privilege to endorse mitt romney. >> reporter: and with ben carson the only republican hinting at leaving the race, ted cruz is encouraging the supporters of others to abandon...
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he hopes to turn things around, especially with mitt romney in damage control. in need of a boost, newt gingrich might play a trump card. two campaign advisers say they expect their candidate will receive donald trump's endorsement at a las vegas event today. gingrich has not been told directly about trump's intentions. the potential endorsement comes as front-runner mitt romney is under attack once again for something he said. >> i'm not concerned about the very poor. we have a safety net there. if it needs a repair, i'll fix it. you can focus on the rich. that's not my focus. you can focus on the very poor. that's not my focus. my focus is on the middle americans. >> reporter: his comments lit up the political world. his opponents argue that what he said shows that the billionaire businessman is out of touch. >> i'm running to be the president of all the american people. i'm concerned about all of the american people. >> reporter: president obama's campaign manager tweeted. so much for we're all in this together. even rush limbaugh chimed in. >> he makes himse
he hopes to turn things around, especially with mitt romney in damage control. in need of a boost, newt gingrich might play a trump card. two campaign advisers say they expect their candidate will receive donald trump's endorsement at a las vegas event today. gingrich has not been told directly about trump's intentions. the potential endorsement comes as front-runner mitt romney is under attack once again for something he said. >> i'm not concerned about the very poor. we have a safety...
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this work is part of a demanding two-year right of passage, a journey once taken by mitt romney. abc's bob woodruff brings us this look inside. [ knocking ] >> hi, how are you doing today? >> we're missionaries from the church -- >> reporter: the two-year mission is a right of passage for most young mormon men. >> have you ever seen missionaries in this neighborhood before? >> reporter: there are 55,000 missionaries, serving around the world. and the church allowed our team rare access into their world for two days. of door knocking, teaching -- >> called the vision of the tree of life. >> reporter: and community service. >> i am a mormon. >> i'm a mormon. >> reporter: mormons have never been so visible. while mitt romney's presidential candidacy may have ushered in a mormon moment in this country, the church remains largely a mystery to those outside of the faith. >> elder dustin. >> i'm sorry. >> elder dustin. >> elder? >> yes, sir. right here on my name tag, if that helps. >> it does. >> reporter: elder is a church term for the missionaries, though at age 21 and 20, they are a
this work is part of a demanding two-year right of passage, a journey once taken by mitt romney. abc's bob woodruff brings us this look inside. [ knocking ] >> hi, how are you doing today? >> we're missionaries from the church -- >> reporter: the two-year mission is a right of passage for most young mormon men. >> have you ever seen missionaries in this neighborhood before? >> reporter: there are 55,000 missionaries, serving around the world. and the church allowed...
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president obama heads to virginia mitt romney campaigns in florida. the latest gallup poll capturing one day of post-debate sentiment shows romney in the lead by seven points. polls of the battleground states will decide this election show a closer race. >> obviously, the stables are high for both. -- the stakes are high for both. who do analysts think faces the most pressure? >> reporter: probably president obama foreign policy is something the obama campaign is in their we'll house. mitt romney had a number of foreign policy missteps over the summer. if romney were to land some blows on president obama who has been on the offensive over the u.s. consulate attack in benghazi, it could be devastating for the president. >> thank you. reminder that the third and final presidential debate set for monday in florida. focus on foreign policy i am that debate stars 6 p.m. -- started 6 p.m.. >>> time for the forecast, mike has all the radar information. cool down coming. >> significant. this morning mild with cloud cover, you can see clouds and winds picking
president obama heads to virginia mitt romney campaigns in florida. the latest gallup poll capturing one day of post-debate sentiment shows romney in the lead by seven points. polls of the battleground states will decide this election show a closer race. >> obviously, the stables are high for both. -- the stakes are high for both. who do analysts think faces the most pressure? >> reporter: probably president obama foreign policy is something the obama campaign is in their we'll...